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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $156,576.13 - $173,563.63. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories; perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Triage patient inquiries and clinical concerns
• Serve as a liaison to the infusion center by:
  • Collaborating with infusion center leadership, nurses, and staff to optimize operations
  • Providing clinical support for patients receiving IV therapies
  • Writing and correcting orders as needed
  • Managing prior authorizations, in baskets, and appeals to secure treatment approvals
  • Identifying and managing infusion-related reactions
• Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on disease processes and care management outside the hospital setting
• Building a clinical practice in collaboration with the supervising physician
• Facilitating and improving the access of patients with OA by prioritizing consultation for these patients, coordinating care, and follow up
• Deliver care both collaboratively and autonomously
• Review outside medical records and coordinate with physicians to adjust treatment plans as needed
• Provide education on treatment protocols
• Prescribe medications and document all patient and caregiver interactions in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Support prior authorizations and insurance denials
• Manage in-basket for the collaborating physicians including returning urgent call, medication refills, managing laboratory results
• Attend conferences and share relevant updates with clinical staff

• Utilize evidence-based practice guidelines

• Committed to best practices; maintains clinical competency

• Promotes quality healthcare; seeks to improve and impact clinical outcomes

• Engaged in self –directed continued learning and professional development

• Leads and participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities.  HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages.  This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.

Founded in 1863, HSS is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation.  In the most recent U.S. News & World Reports “America’s Best Hospitals” issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology.  In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with four consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition.  HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.

HSS physicians are team doctors for the New York Mets, New York Giants, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Liberty, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Red Bulls.  HSS is the Official Hospital of New York Road Runners, CUNY Athletic Conference and other professional and collegiate teams.  HSS has been designated as the first National Medical Center for the USOC and is a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

HSS’ main campus is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, with additional facilities across NY, NJ, CT, and FL.  For more information, please visit www.hss.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) NPs/PAs are committed to personalized, high-quality healthcare and are held to the same legal and ethical standards of care as physicians and surgeons. 

• Current New York State licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Board certification from ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

 

EDUCATION - Required

Degree and Program of Study

NP

• Masters Nursing

• FNP or AGNP preferred

PA

• Bachelors Physician Assistant Studies

• Masters Physician Assistant Studies

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program

 

 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE - Required

NP

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Registered Nurse (RN) License, NY

• Nurse Practitioner, Board Certification, National

PA

• Physician Assistant License, NY

 

Certification/Licensure Requirements

NP

• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) (e.g. ANCC, AANP).

 

PA

• Current NCCPA Certificate - 100 hours of continuing medical education must be logged every 2 years.  Recertification Examination must be taken every 6-10 years and passed successfully.  Current New York State registration.  Infection Control Certificate must be current.  Must have taken child abuse recognition course.

 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE - NP - Preferred

Title State

Other clinical certification, national

 

Certification/Licensure Requirements

Additional clinical certification in specialty area of practice

 

INTERNAL CANDIDATES

Internal candidates must receive a 3.0 or above on HSS performance evaluation.

 

EXPERIENCE - Preferred

Minimum Years of Experience Type of Experience

1-2 Years practicing in an outpatient or ambulatory setting

 

 

SKILLS – Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Critical thinking, in-depth experience, professional knowledge in area of specialty; updated on the latest new treatments. 

• Time management/organization: handles and effectively manages a daily caseload; experience with varied work schedule (flexibility); adaptable.

• Collaboration and teamwork: collaborates with clinical colleagues (MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs) for advisement when necessary; develops and coordinates appropriate plan of care.

• Interpersonal: confident, works well under pressure, responsible, caring, sympathetic and compassionate.

• Maintains proper patient records.

• Performs complete and accurate history and physical exams.

 

SKILLS – Preferred

• Experience with electronic health record (EPIC) preferred

 

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).

 

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor area with frequent exposure

Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

 

HAZARDS

OSHA Category 1

Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

 

OFFICE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Possesses a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease process.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Performs a directed comprehensive history and physical examination.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Develops a differential diagnosis, and treatment plan appropriate to the clinical presentation.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Orders studies to ensure a comprehensive and appropriate workup for the involved patient’s case.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Uses sound judgment when acting independently or escalating more complex issues to the Attending physician.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Identifies, responds to and triages emergent issues, escalates appropriately and ensures follow-up.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Performs outpatient procedures including but not limited to intra-articular injections and aspirations consistent with their DOP at the direction of the Supervising MD.

 

GENERAL CLINICIAN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Maintains Documentation & Manages Information – Prepares written or electronic documentation

Provides comprehensive documentation in H&P, progress notes, problem list and medication reconciliation.

Maintains Documentation & Manages Information – Prepares written documentation

Documents and accurately assesses patient events (ie, metabolic changes, neurovascular changes, abnormal lab values, skin lesions, pressure ulcer staging, etc).

Perform a comprehensive history and physical examination - including a detailed musculoskeletal exam and joint assessment

Order and interpret appropriate laboratory, radiographic examinations, and other diagnostic testing including but not limited to autoantibodies, inflammatory markers, x-ray, MRI, Musculoskeletal US

Formulate appropriate plan of care: Utilize and integrate results of laboratory, radiographic examinations, and other diagnostic testing into management plans

Prescribe medications and be able to: 1. Describe mechanism of action 2. Utilize appropriate dosing 3. Recognize, monitor, and manage adverse effects 4. Order and interpret appropriate laboratory monitoring 5. Document information needed to support medication decision making and the prior authorization process

Provide education and counseling on disease process, preventive medicine, and proactive care, including but not limited to: Traditional DMARDS, biologics and small molecules—Appropriate screening and management,  medication compliance and adherence, contraception, Lactation, Physical activity and exercise, occupational and educational accommodations

Perform procedures, as agreed upon by the supervising/collaborating rheumatologist and NP/PA including: Arthrocentesis and joint injection including but not limited to hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and wrist.

Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance – Participates in QA/PI

Participates in department QA/PI program and requested team membership while improving performance based on results obtained.

Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance – Works collaboratively with others

Collaborates effectively with all surgical, medical and interdisciplinary team members.

Participates in Education – Coaches/orients/trains staff

Assist with training and orientation of new employees.

Participates in Education – Continuing educational programs

Completes E-learning modules on time.

Participates in Education – Maintains professional growth & development

Maintains competence and compliance with NP/PA Certification, CME requirements, BLS & ACLS certifications and attends NP/PA lectures, meetings, skills labs and hospital sponsored Conferences/Rounds when possible while demonstrating an interest in expanding and developing their knowledge base/skills as a NP/PA.

Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Infection Control

Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety in order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff while complying with their Annual Health Assessment requirement.

 

Upholds HSS Professional/Clinical Standards – Communication with patients/family/staff

Initiates and maintains open, direct and effective written and verbal communication with colleagues/medical staff and all members of the department as applicable. 

Responds to emails and pages as soon as possible in a professional manner with compassion and understanding.

Upholds HSS Professional/Clinical Standards – Communication with patients/family/staff

Introduces and identifies oneself to patient prior to patient interaction.  Verifies each patient encounter correctly by consistent use of the patient identifiers and utilizes interpreter / language services when appropriate and necessary.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Manages change

Adjusts to changing situations and triages work assignments.  Demonstrates urgency and manages time to meet patient/department/hospital needs as applicable.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Privacy & confidentiality of information

Follows department policies and procedures and adheres to HIPPA protocols and procedures related to privacy and safety.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance

Consistently maintains a satisfactory attendance record.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Attendance

Consistently arrives on time to work station.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Attendance

Adheres to PA Department Policies when calling out sick.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Promotes a professional Atmosphere

Takes directives from PA Management in an appropriate manner.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Promotes a professional Atmosphere

Takes responsibility in being aware and compliant with departmental communication/deadlines.

 

OBJECTIVES: The NP/PA post-graduate trainee will be able to: i. New Patient: Perform a comprehensive history and physical examination including a detailed musculoskeletal exam and joint assessment ii. Follow-up Patient: Perform a disease-focused history and physical examination including musculoskeletal examination and joint assessment iii. Formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis iv. Order appropriate laboratory, radiographic examinations, and other diagnostic testing v. Utilize and integrate results of laboratory, radiographic examinations, and other diagnostic testing into management plans

 

ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Appearance: Wears Hospital ID badges visible at all times, above the waist with a hospital issued chain, pin or clip as part of the required attire while on duty; wears professional attire according to job description and hospital policy (e.g., clean, pressed lab coats, uniforms and scrubs); and maintains good personal hygiene.

Service Excellence to Patients, Visitors and Co-workers: Courteously uses HEART in all interactions. Listens and responds promptly to requests with compassion and respect and follows up in a timely manner. When using the phone, responds promptly with courtesy, respect and professionalism including giving appropriate hospital, department and self-identification in greeting. Provides exceptional elevator etiquette such as holding doors open, allowing patients and visitors to enter and exit first, assisting patients, etc. Gives people with functional disabilities the "right of way”. Sensitive to patients and visitors with linguistic or cultural needs.

Treatment of Co-Workers: Recognizes and acknowledges others' good work; respects

diverse opinions, cultural beliefs and religious practices; responds in a constructive and positive manner to issues and concerns raised by coworkers; offers assistance and support to new employees.

Engagement: Maintains a positive attitude each day and demonstrates a passion for

excellence in every aspect of work; provides feedback to help improve the work environment; takes ownership to resolve problems; does not blame or point fingers; refrains from gossip and negativity; does one's fair share and offers to help; supports group decisions; is open-minded and flexible; and demonstrates patience and control, especially in difficult or stressful situations.

Confidentiality and Privacy: Protects and safeguards patient information; does not discuss patient information in public areas or with anyone other than those who need to know in order to treat the patient (or for legitimate business operations of the hospital); does not access patient information for any reason other than to treat the patient (or for legitimate business operations of the hospital); ensures privacy with appropriate clothing and coverings, closed doors, drawn curtains, and identifying oneself before entering patient areas; safely stores patient's personal belongings; does not disclose institutional, salary, or personnel information; maintains computer passwords and access codes confidentially; promptly reports any concerns or issues regarding non-compliance and encourages others to do the same.

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.